Russians Drive Turks From Caucasus to Erzerum Forts
Russian forces repelled a Turkish breakout in the Caucasus and pushed into the Erzerum area. About 1,500 Ottoman troops were killed or captured, with large caches of guns and tents seized. Simultaneously Russians advanced toward Sultanabad in Persia and threaten Ispahan, signaling broader gains against the Ottoman front and in Africa near Kamerun.
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London
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Fence
Belgium
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Africa
Italy Seeks Short War Faces Hard Reality Says Salandra
Florence January 18 Antonio Salandra the Italian premier said in a remarks that Italy expected a quick easy war but now finds it difficult even behind the front. He pledged perseverance until victory is won stating they would do it despite hardships.
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Italy
Salandra
Florence
Antonio Salandra
Allies Lose 24 Steamers in December Losses
Berlin reports via wireless that Austro German fleets destroyed 24 ships in December, including one British auxiliary cruiser and two British transports totaling 104,714 tons. Reliable figures on mines and collisions are unavailable, with total Entente losses likely near 130,000 tons.
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Berlin
Sayvitte
Transocean
Iare
GUASRING OF PERSIA NOT AUSTRIA ACT AVERTS CONTROVERSY
State Department doubts catastrophe cause amid crisis claims about the Guasring of Persia not Austria act. No. One saw a submarine involved, raising questions of responsibility and international reaction to the event.
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Guasring
Persia
Austria
State Department
United States
Vor Bernstort
Fermer
Montenegro Humbled by War Face Austrian Onslaught
King Nicholas brings 20,000 Albanian reinforcements to Scutari as Austrians tighten grip on Montenegro. Gen Martinovich named to lead Montenegrin forces after halting surrender, while Rome and Paris report shifting government seats and calls for allied help. Persia sinking prompts U S acceptance of safeguards for passengers. diplomatic strains with Vienna loom.
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Scutari
Martinovich
International News Service
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Cettinje-Podgoritza
Adriatic
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Essad Pasha
Essad
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Wied
Austria
Bulgaria
Scutario
Rome
Lydna
France
Menta
Paris
Havre
Monte
Taraboch
Ij Marana
Alles
Suicide warning sparks fine in Boitsfort under German rule
Special Cable reports from Amsterdam that a German-imposed $250 fine on Boitsfort near Brussels followed a death by suicide with a bullet hole. The burgomaster posted a warning urging drowning or hanging to avoid further fines, as the commune treasury would be drained.
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Washington Post
Amsterdam
Boitafort
Brussels
Boitsfort
National Security League hearing on policy and defense
Congress ten CET Rio auto bandit slavs security league names men to girl aid of thief who kills: Po give defense suggestions. liceman and wounds clerk Luke E Wright heads list in busy Chicago street attacks on and defense of policy administration mark sessions. Of navy proper organization and more adequate personnel. Attacks upon and defense of administration preparedness policy marked the Willard sessions with George von Meyar Henry A Wise Wood and J Hampton Moore leading the addresses.
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Security League
Liceman
National Security League
Willard
George ‘von J.meyar
Navy
Roosevelt Jand Taft
Henry A. ‘Wise Wood
Naval Advisory Board
J. Hampton Moore
Atlantic Despot Waterways Association
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Phelan
California
Pacific Peril
Wood
Meyer
Navy Department
Moore
Jean
HORM
Cathy M. Cheater
Teague
Congress
League
Wis
Chester
Germany’s Lusitania note promises neutrals safety at sea
Germany prepares final reply to the Lusitania matter as Washington awaits. The note reportedly rejects further U.S. demands while reaffirming indemnity for American lives and promising not to torpedo neutral ships without warning. The foreign office aims to reassure the United States by maintaining the warning policy to neutrals aboard belligerent vessels.
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Austria
United States
Penflela
Foreign Office
America
Carl W. Ackerman
United Press
Bertin
Germany
Ae Foreign Office
State Department
Lusitania
Washington
Bernatorif
Villains to Kill Americans Turke Driver Into Forts
Page 1 reports a mix of sensational items including a Turk driving into forts, Austrian actions, and defense aids for Congress. It notes headlines on Berlin reprisal pressures and a US political scene with Congress progressives and President Wilson.
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Austria
Congress
Chicago
Luettanta
Villa
Berlin
Miss.Wilson
President Wilson’s Westward Tour Plans Outlined
Final plans for President Wilson’s western trip are laid out with meetings in Pittsburgh Milwaukee Chicago Cleveland and Denver. He will speak at public gatherings, dictate speeches on the war and his administration, and return to Washington for a reception. A February leg may reach Birmingham and a North Carolina stop.
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Wilson
New York
White House
Washington
Thie White
Milwaukee
Saiewary
Roosevelt
Hebel
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Army
Navy
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Denver
Birmingham
North Carolina
Mexican bandit chiefs vow merciless war on Americans
Reported plan details a merciless campaign of murder and destruction by Villa Zapata Argumedo Higinio Aguilar Cedillo brothers and other rebel chieftains. The article notes a massacre at Santa Ysabel and a suggested outcome involving U.S. recognition of a de facto government.
Villa Surrounded by Carranza Troops in Chihuahua
Francisco Villa reportedly near El Ruda, thirteen miles from Pearson, surrounded by Carranza forces with capture expected soon. Meantime Mexican revolutionary leaders at a Cordoba ranch endorsed a hard line against Americans, warning of attacks and property destruction. Officials note delays in relaying the convention’s orders through deputies, but Carranza authorities are said to be taking precautions.
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Francisco Villa
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Carranza
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Ysabel
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Zapata
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Mexico City
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Train Blast Kills 23 in Mexico Tragedy
El Paso dated dispatch reports a passenger train explosion near Puebla killing 23 with one survivor. Wealthy mine owner A J Trumbo arrived stating several volleys fired into the train, amid typhus fever spreading through southern and central Mexico. Trumbo and companions travel as U.S. citizens face dangers. border authorities urge Americans to leave. Reports mention Carranza recognition and ongoing faction clashes around Mexico City and near railroads. Gen. Jacinto Treviño heads toward Torreón to lead 10,000 troops in a campaign against anti-Carranza factions.
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el Paso
Tenty
Puebla
Zapata
A. J.trumbo
Caraca
Mex
Tex
Jacinto Trevino
Car- Tranza
Coahuila
Durango
Nuevo Leon
Tamaulipas
Jiminez
Torreon
Villa
Benjamin Argumedo
Contreras
Bet on Steel Dividend Declared in Wall Street Bets
In New York on January 21 speculation rose over United States Steel directors meeting next Tuesday to decide a dividend on common stock. Broker Fred Schumm offered $2006 to $360 that a dividend will be declared and $500 that the rate will be 4 percent.
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Wall Street
United States Steel Corporation
Fred Schumm
Brooklyn
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